VALENCIA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Aug. 23, 2005—
3D Systems Corporation (Nasdaq:
TDSC), a leading provider
of rapid 3-D printing, prototyping and manufacturing solutions,
announced today that a major Japanese automaker has purchased a
Sinterstation(R) Pro 230 SLS(R) system.

"We believe that this automaker's decision to purchase and install
a Sinterstation Pro 230 system on site validates one of the major
business opportunities for this product," said Abe Reichental, 3D
Systems' president and chief executive officer. "In a fiercely
competitive environment like the automotive industry, design is a key
differentiator for leading players, and the Sinterstation Pro system
enables them to deliver superior products with reduced development
cycle times.

"Because it enables customers to reliably manufacture large,
highly durable parts directly from digital data, the Sinterstation Pro
230 system is an ideal choice for automotive manufacturers. With these
systems, they can create fully functional parts and assemblies that
they can test or incorporate into concept vehicles. By creating the
parts directly without the need for machining, silicon rubber tooling
and other traditional manufacturing processes, automotive customers
can save weeks or even months of valuable time."

"We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work very closely
with industry leaders who are committed to driving the
state-of-the-art in alternative manufacturing solutions for
applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical instruments and
consumer electronics industries," concluded Reichental.

About 3D Systems Corporation

3D Systems is a leading provider of rapid 3-D printing,
prototyping and manufacturing solutions. Its systems and materials
reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct
and indirect manufacturing by creating actual parts directly from
digital input. These solutions are used for design communication and
prototyping as well as for production of functional end-use parts:
Transform your products.

More information on the company is available at
www.3dsystems.com,
or by phoning 888-337-9786, ext. 2882 (or 661-295-5600, ext. 2882 from
outside the United States), or via email at moreinfo@3dsystems.com.